Cheneka T. Is.......

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I'm Cheneka, simply put!! I'm a Mother, Author, Business Owner and Co-Founder of Women Who Network, LLC. I recently became a published Author: Strategically Being Mom. Book number 2 is currently in the works. A series on things I've learned while being a Single Mom. I was born to help heal others through my words and actions. My greatest Joys are my children and to help others. You can find me on Instagram; womenbldgnetwrk( business) neka_th( personal).

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Dear Son

"You came into my life, you just made everything right.... Thanks for my child." Cheryl Pepsi Riley 

Dear Son, 
Happy 4th birthday. I remember when I found out I was carrying you. I was a bit apprehensive. I just wanted everything to be perfect. On April 28th, I went in for a routine check up and within 4 hours, you were here. 9lbs 1 oz. the most beautiful perfect little boy. I've loved you from day 1. Life brings about change daily. People come and they go but one thing I can promise is that my love for you will never change. 

Together we will take life by the horns and ride. I want you to understand that as tough as it may seem, you can always talk to me. I'm far from perfect but I'm reasonable. I'll never be your friend but I'll always be your mom. 

The big 4. You've grown so much. You're talking in big boy sentences and you comprehend quite well. You're a bit stubborn at times but in time, this to shall pass. 

I can't wait to enjoy pizza, laughs and cupcakes with you on tonight! And Saturday will be the big turn up, Bowling Party. I love you Matthew Ashton. And I give you my word to never ever leave you, to always support you, to discipline you when wrong and I'll teach you to advocate for what you feel is right. 

Today, I'm thankful for MY child. Happy birthday Son. 

With Everything in me, 
Love Mommy Neka

Friday, April 24, 2015

The exchange....

Everyday I strive to become better. A better Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Business Owner, Writer( thank you guys for ALL of your comments and support) and last but not least, a better Lover.. 

I can count on one hand the number of serious relationships I've been in and if the Gawds are looking out for me, my last relationship will be on that same hand( last as in forever, the big shaBang, "The Matrimony"as Wale and Usher delivered," If there's a question of my heart, You got it".... Yes Usher!!! 

One might ask how can you become a better lover when you're single? Easy! By loving myself. By loving myself, I'm able to love others. Hasn't always been easy to love after experiencing numerous heartbreaks( and I can be honest, I'm not perfect but I strive to be understanding and caring). You can only get what you give. 

The world is trying to sell the dream of women being independent and I fully get it.. However, the load would be lighter with someone there to help. Listen, there's been plenty of days where all I've needed was a shoulder to lean on or to hear the words you're not alone( Momma I luv you and thank you for all your support) from a strong supportive man. 
Women, it was never meant for us to do this alone.

And men, it's totally okay to be the bread winner, have nice things and be on top of your game but why do it alone? How nice would it be to come home to a nicely prepared hot meal( not hamburger helper: YUCK) and a bath( don't front, y'all like baths and that sweet soft clean aroma too).

Somewhere, in the middle we have to learn to compromise. It sucks that so many of us have been hurt and we have walls and we're afraid to love or be loved again. Love is like a roller coaster. Some days it's high, way up there at the top and it's good. Some days, you're at that not so high place and it's a struggle. And some days, you're just there dangling.. Yup dangling, holding on for dear life. 

But the exchange happens when you and your partner are in tune with each other and you talk thru it. I've never been one to just clam up( hence yesterday's blog Shut Up). I honestly believe communication is the key to everything. Im guilty of overtaking but you'll never ever be able to say, " I didn't understand where you were coming from". I put my truths, my fears, my likes and dislikes out on front street. We're getting to old for game of hide and seek. I'll tell you this but you figure that out. Tuh, oh no! 

Lovies, let's be willing to love. Love past the previous hurts and disappointments. Love past previous lies. Let's learn to be open and embrace new things and new people. I love my independence but I'm so ready and willing to share with some one. Great Love is not built overnight. It takes willing hearts and minds to find it together. 

I'm challenging everyone( myself included) to be optimistic.. I want to exchange more than texts, phone calls, wet kisses, you get where this is going. Lol
I want to exchange today for tomorrow, next week for next month and next year for forever. ( I hope I'm not becoming a hopeless romantic blogger.. Lol) 

Signed, 
You won't know til you try 

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Sound offffffff....

You talk to much and you never shut up, shut up.. A big blabbermouth that is what you are, if you were a talk host you would be a Star...Run DMC
I promise, sometimes it's so hard just to Shut Up! I don't know if it's the trait of being the oldest( and needing to solve everything), the fact that I'm an Aquarius and we're savers of the Universe or the fact that I'm just a Woman. Whatever the case is, I have it bad!! 

But as of late, I'm learning that sometimes I just need to shut up. Every situation does not deserve the opinion of Cheneka( although in the back of my throat and under my breath, I promise I'm saying something, lol).. 

We all deal with life and situations differently. When I can't solve something, I get in my feelings and everything and everyone is against me. I know it's probably wrong but it works for me ( don't judge me). 

I was spending quality time with a guy friend and we were casually talking. As always I have an opinion but for once I said( outloud) " You know I have something to say but I'll keep my opinion to myself"... He responded, "Thank You".. Did he lowkey agree that I needed to shut up? Lol I'll never know and because he's a gentleman he'll probably never tell either.. Shrugs 

Ladies, how do you shut yourself up or do you wait to be told shut up?

Guys, how do you deal with your overly opinionated Boo??? Let's sound off... 

Signed, 
When you walk away, I'll be talking Again 






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